War of 1812 Quiz

Why did the British not want to go to war with the U.S.?

• They were already in a war with Russia

• They were already in a war with Spain

• They were already in a war with France

• They were already in a war with Germany

What did the smaller American fleet beat the British navy in?

• Underwater battles

• Land battles

• Air battles

• One-on-one battles

What did Oliver Perry do to the British on Lake Erie?

• Surrendered to them

• Joined forces with them

• Retreated from them

• Defeated them

Who was the commander of the Tennessee militia that attacked the Creek?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What did the British set fire to during their attack on Washington D.C.?

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The Library of Congress

• The Supreme Court Building

What convinced the British to end the war in North America?

• The Battle of Plattsburgh

• The Battle of Washington D.C.

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Battle of Lake Champlain

What was the major cause of the War of 1812?

• Shipping and trade interruptions

• Increase in taxes

• Lack of natural resources

• Native American resistance

What was one of the effects of the War of 1812?

• Improved foreign relations

• Increased nationalism

• Decreased population

• Weakened economy

Where did the Federalists have a secret meeting to oppose the war?

• Richmond, Va.

• Philadelphia, Penn.

• Boston, Mass.

• Hartford, Conn.

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed to end the war?

• Dec. 24, 1814

• Jan. 8, 1815

• Feb. 14, 1815

• Nov. 11, 1814